Cherie’s Campbelltown Renovation

Husband and wife homeowners, Darren and Cat recently purchased this property and have just spent the last eight weeks renovating their property internally. The couple were very hands on during the internal renovation but both are unsure as to how to tackle the weatherboard exterior. […]

Ask Cherie – Street Appeal

What are some of the ways to improve a property’s street appeal? We have a brick house that we would love to render, but don’t have the budget for it unfortunately. The whole front of the place is looking a bit sad. What are some […]

Big Ideas for the Little Outdoors

Not everyone has a big backyard to get creative with. For many people, especially those who live in the inner city, their “backyard” is limited to a balcony or small courtyard. And just like any outdoor area, without a little design inspiration these can end […]

VIDEO: EOFY Market update with Mark Bouris

​ We all make New Year’s resolutions and very few of us make New Financial Year resolutions. But right now is the time to set your financial goals and put a plan in place to reach them! If property investment or Renovating For Profit is […]

How To Make Joint Ventures Work For You

There have been a lot of questions from students recently about joint venture (JV) partnerships as a way to break into the property market. I’ve no doubt the rising interest is tied to the exceptionally high property prices in some markets, making it increasingly difficult […]

Cherie’s Under $5000 Kitchen Renovation

Belinda and Frank described their eight-person family as “yours, mine and ours”. The couple bought their family home four years ago and had renovated the bathroom, ensuite as well as making some other small cosmetic changes to other parts of the house. Belinda and Frank […]

Beautiful Bathrooms On A Budget

Sounds too good to be true, right? Well it’s not! Full bathroom remodels – where you rip out and replace everything, often cost in the average price range of $6,000 to $12,000 depending on the size and quality of your bathroom. And if your bathroom […]

How To Laminate Paint

​ The best way to save money on a reno is to look at what you can save. If you’re looking to update your kitchen or bathroom cabinets, first assess if they can be saved, rather than ripped out.  Laminate paint is a budget friendly […]

First Impressions Count!

First Impressions count right? Of course they do! You wouldn’t go to a job interview in your Pyjamas would you? So why would you put your property out there in less than its finest attire?  From the moment anyone pulls up out the front of […]